2006 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · BT56 FVD
2006 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 28 Dec 2006. Recorded mileage 113,339 miles. MOT valid until 12 Oct 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 113,339 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
BT56 FVD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/10/2025
- 113,339 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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BT56 FVD Mileage History
- 05/10/2023104,246 mi
- 08/10/2024110,063 mi+5,817 mi
- 08/10/2024110,063 mi
- 10/10/2025113,339 mi+3,276 mi
- 10/10/2025113,339 mi
Average of roughly 4,512 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
BT56 FVD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 BMW 3 Series (BT56 FVD) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Heavily Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
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